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L921 NNW

1993 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,368 mi
Last recorded153,368 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 NNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 153,368 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 148,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

play in steering box/lower column joint area

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes to front flexible hoses

slight cracking to front flexible hoses

Fail 10 Mar 2010 148,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

play in steering box/lower column joint area

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes to front flexible hoses

slight cracking to front flexible hoses

Pass 11 Mar 2009 141,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 131,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 131,399 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 119,040 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 119,040 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 108,997 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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L921 NNW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L921 NNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L921 NNW registered?

L921 NNW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L921 NNW safe to buy?

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